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United States Roger Penske is a widely recognized figure in American motorsport, transitioning from a successful racing driver to the owner of Team Penske, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and IndyCar, among other significant racing-related businesses. His strategic vision and leadership have established him as a prominent leader within the automotive and motorsports industries.
Auto Club Enterprises is the largest member of the AAA federation serving nearly 18 million members through the Automobile Club of Southern California.
HPD is Honda's racing company in North America and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Team Penske and Astemo (Astemo) announced today that they will continue their longstanding, winning partnership for the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Penske Entertainment has sold a one-third interest in the company to FOX. The deal is described as a strategic investment to boost IndyCar's visibility.
Pennzoil will extend its sponsorship as the Official Motor Oil and Lubricant Supplier of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Roger Penske have teamed up on a new street race that will be added to IndyCar's 2026 calendar.
Through a Team Penske global partnership, Porsche Penske Motorsport races in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship in 2025.
Roger Searle Penske, born on February 20, 1937, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, began his career as a professional racing driver before evolving into a highly successful entrepreneur and team owner. His early life involved active participation in his church and an entrepreneurial spirit, buying, repairing, and selling older cars for a profit during his teenage years. After graduating from Shaker Heights High School in 1955 and Lehigh University in 1959, Penske worked as a sales engineer for Alcoa. He shifted his focus to the automotive business in 1963, managing and later purchasing a Chevrolet dealership in Philadelphia with a loan from his father. This marked a turning point, as he retired from competitive driving in 1965 to dedicate himself to his growing business ventures.
Penske’s business portfolio expanded significantly over the years. In 1969, he founded Penske Truck Leasing in Reading, Pennsylvania, acquiring a truck rental and leasing operation. He established Penske Corporation, a diversified transportation services company with interests in retail automotive, truck leasing, transportation logistics, and professional motorsports. His empire now includes Penske Automotive Group, a global automotive and commercial truck retailer, and Penske Performance, Inc., which oversees his racing teams. In a landmark acquisition in 2019, Penske Corporation purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis 500, and IndyCar from the Hulman Family, solidifying his influence in American open-wheel racing.
In motorsports, Penske’s legacy is defined by the success of Team Penske. The team debuted in 1966 at the 24 Hours of Daytona and has since become one of the most successful organizations in IndyCar Series and NASCAR racing. Penske holds the record for the most Indianapolis 500 victories as an owner, with 20 wins. Under his leadership, Team Penske has secured multiple championships, including six IndyCar Series titles and five NASCAR Cup Series championships. His contributions to motorsport and business have earned him numerous accolades, including induction into several Halls of Fame and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019, recognizing him as “the Captain” within the industry.
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